Barrington Tops (NSW) 4x4 Adventure 2018 #2/2 - Blown Diff Recovery

Part two of a weekend camping trip into the Barrington Tops National Park
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[@titaniumquarrion9838]

5 seconds of continued stationary wheel spin is natures way of saying you are about to break something... I quote: "Unlike some of its competitors in this segment, the MU-X doesn't feature a rear differential lock. Isuzu says that its inbuilt traction control systems manage wheel-slip effectively enough..." Izuzu - I beg to differ :-) Awesome attitude from your old man though. Pragmatic and seeing the positives of the learning experience. Kudos to him.

[@TylerThompson90]

Glad you enjoyed mate. Yep he held it a little bit too long. And haven't seen much of the traction control system coming into play in the videos haha, doesn't seem to do much at all

[@gwisdallatexas]

Stumbled across your channel, subscribed now binge watching. Thanks for sharing your adventures

[@TylerThompson90]

Awesome! Thank you! :)

[@ludrock2]

Mate! I've just got to say, that was one of the best 4WD videos I've ever watched! The way you both kept your cool, and just kept plugging your way back up those hills was a breath of fresh air to me. A lot of blokes would have spat the dummy, and or, gone to get someone to get them out of trouble, but your attitude and resolve was enough. I'm 60, and only just starting out 4wding, and like you dad, can accept the fact that I'll probably scratch, scrape, bend and break a few things along the way. But the rewards are worth it. My first trip was just up to Mt Allyn lookout with a short look down a side track which was fun, but as it got rougher I turned back for saftey reasons (only one vehicle), but it gave me a taste for more. Excellent editeding on the video, particularly the voice overs giving an explanation of what or why you did certain things. Another thing that your video has confirmed for me, is that my desire for a winch is well justified. Keep up the great videos mate, and thankyou.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks for the feedback mate and glad you enjoyed the video! :) Was certainly an eventful afternoon out haha. Yep the winch has been a great investment for me

[@scottcullum4642]

Brilliant footage Tyler. Real inspiration to us all. As yr Dad said “ makes mates of us “

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate! Thanks for watching :)

[@scootamikekannegieter6549]

Another great video mate.. thanks for putting them together and sharing with us, and not just the happy, fluffy times but also the serious challenges like this one. Agree with your appraisal of the situation. Dad pushed too hard for too long and that was it.. Really well done getting out. Goes to show why it's important to have the right gear.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks 👍

[@kevanharding9716]

Thumbs up for the winch it did well. I’ve been 4wd driving for 37 years and your always learning and no recovery is ever the same. You guys kept calm and accepted what you had to do worked with the problem......great job ,awesome vid ,love the honesty. Keep em commin !! Ps is the diff soughted ?

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate, appreciate the feedback :). Was a good learning experience for both of us. Yep got a new diff in and is back on the tracks

[@dirtyoff-roadaustralian5525]

Absolute courage Especially to keep the film rolling giving us a front row view the old boy took it great as a learning curve and carried on with faith 👌🏼great team fathers and sons

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate! Was definitely a memorable day haha

[@AlexandreBion83]

Man what an adventure! Awesome memories with your dad and your son!

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, sure was!

[@keithdaly4434]

Sometimes in situations like you faced with your Dad, you have to do what it takes to get you all out safely. I had a similar situation with one of our five vehicles blowing a CV joint and we had to contend with rain coming in and making the clay tracks so slippery and some seriously steep and off camber sections and deep ruts. We had to do multiple vehicle snatch/tows with up to four snatch straps connected to get him out and a bit of winching (but not as much as you guys had). It certainly was physically and mentally taxing and took several hours before we got him back to camp. Two of our TD42 Patrols had twin lockers (one of which was mine) and we still struggled for traction in the slippery clay. They are useful items but they aren't the be and end all when track condition dictate otherwise. Really enjoy your vids Tyler. Keep up the good work 👍

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks for the feedback mate! :) Yep they are always tough situations, that sounds like a rough day mate. We were very happy when we made it out haha we learnt heaps of things but and gave us more knowledge for when things go wrong out the bush

[@simonmurray3172]

Hey Tyler, After my son & I watched your video we decided to give Bullridge a go ourselves yesterday (bottom to top). Now that we've done it & re-watched your video I now realise how luck we were to get through. The track looks like it's gotten even worse from when you were there and there was more than one section where we struggled to stand or walk! Anyway we had a ball and that's the main thing, we were glad to see the end of the trail however. Cheers & keep up the good work.

[@TylerThompson90]

Hey mate, thats awesome you did it! Yeah it always hard to fully know what the track is actually like just from a video, can be worse or easier once you get there. Definitely some steep and loose sections on the track. Cheers!

[@crack-a-tinny4x471]

👏👏👏👏👏 I love how you edited that one mate.... put us right there in the front seat with ya. Bravo... What a mission

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@MrMrdazzab]

Very impressed that you were able to keep filming through a time of stress. Well done.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate! Always got to keep the camera rolling haha

[@jacoolivier7365]

We did this exact same track down the slopes... crossed the river into "private property" and continued to the main road. We even spoke to the farmer, which only laughed at us... saying the hills was "hectic" ... Respect for trying the climb back up that silly hill, but was not necessary.

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah the track conditions had got worse since I was there last. We did consider heading back down to the private proper to get out but then we thought if the gate was locked or we couldn't get through we would be completely screwed haha

[@fourocker]

Great job with that epic boys, I really like how you all manage to look out for each other and the little fella while still filming, family having an adventure together, very impressed and subbed.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate! Appreciate it :) We were happy to get out of there!

[@adamtasker7019]

Dude - what a hectic afternoon. You guys killed it though - well done!

[@TylerThompson90]

Sure was! Thanks mate :)

[@dannyrexknight]

Great vid thanks. It's so nice to see someone not on 37's for a change! Well done. Love the Nav too.

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@tbillington]

Great video mate. You guys kept calm and got it out without more breakages or dramas.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate! Yep we were glad to get out of there with no more damage haha

[@termitedidge]

Man I love your videos! More camping trips!

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks!

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Good video Tyler, don't sweat the twisted strap and stuff, we all know what to do but sometimes some things can get overlooked, especially minor stuff. I would suggest a new snatch strap after all that towing though. Keep up the good work. Cheers Steve

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, appreciate it :) Yep we got a new one after, that one was looking a little worn

[@rhompsta]

The joys of wheeling mate. Not all sunshine and lollypops! Great episode and great job on the recoveries. Hope the old mans diff is sorted and back on the tracks.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, yep things do go wrong in the bush sometimes, glad we were able to get out of it all good :). Yep diff is all fixed up and ready for more trips

[@louiskudlak2256]

Epic recovery bro, cool devils spot

[@MitchMiller123]

One of your best videos, epic recovery, thanks for taking all that footage, we can all learn from it. Look forward to your next trip.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you! Was a good learning experience for us. Hopefully doesn't again too soon haha

[@andrewsneddon3873]

3 generations. Very Awesome!

[@TylerThompson90]

Sure is! Pretty lucky :)

[@1uchoob]

Well done guys. Stayed calm and kept your sense of humour. Definitely a trip remember👍

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, yep we will remember it for a while to come haha

[@zoltanpekar8316]

Another great video Tyler and awesome effort getting out of there. I liked your calm and collected approach to it all, leading to a safe and successful recovery. Well done to all of you!

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate! We were very happy when we made it out haha

[@robertanderson5796]

So surprising that the Isuzu blew the diff. I was thinking more likely to be the Navara.

[@jeffntashadventures3438]

Great episode mate, it only natural that you will continue to look for more challenging tracks ect, breakages will happen, everyone goes through the same. I am impressed with how you and your dad handled it. Keep them coming.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks for the feedback mate! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@tyik]

What a great experience in recovery process. Well done mate. Thanks for sharing.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate! Yep we learnt a few things that afternoon, ready for next time, hopefully not too soon haha

[@Phil_McAvity]

You can’t beat a day of winching! Lol 😂👍🏻

[@TylerThompson90]

Haha yep always a fun time

[@oliviawinters341]

Air Been to Barrington many time and I can’t describe how much I love it. Next time you go you should defiantly spend a night a horse swamp camp site. If you go for a walk over a creek/river you will come across a beautiful waterfall. And if you take the drone up you will find a creek ( that is if it’s not dried up ) BTW I recently found your KZbin channel and I have loved.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you! We've been a few times now but every time we seem to find more and more places to explore, such a great place! Thanks for the tip :) will check it out

[@Haywoodjablomie100]

Really love how you always mention what track you are on and the routes you are taking. It makes it easy to determine if it's a track we could do with our given setups and what to expect. This is very valuable info, surprised your channel has not blown up yet... but given a bit more time im sure it will. New subscriber here.

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers! Glad you're enjoying the videos :)

[@adamfortune9872]

another great video Tyler, what a day you guys had!!. liked the initiative getting your dad round that tight right hand turn. chhers

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed! Yep it ended up working really well haha

[@JimMcNabb44]

Hi Guys you did a good job getting up the hill and it takes a trip like that to teach you how to do it and with video you can sit down at home and see what you can do better next time and PS I spent 1 1/2 days getting up that hill with a busted front spring.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate! Yep we definitely learnt a few things that day, everytime you go through something like that you learn a heap of new things. Ive heard a few stories now of breakdowns on that track!

[@JimMcNabb44]

@@TylerThompson90 yep there are some tracks that can bust any thing I did mine at 05.00pm and I can tell you it was a very long night

[@TylerThompson90]

Oh damn! Im glad we did ours at lunch time and not late afternoon. That would have been a mission!

[@JimMcNabb44]

@@TylerThompson90 yep and from my memory it started to rain at about 0300am the best thing is I was 30 years younger now I think it would take me a week to get to the top of the hill

[@sinistra328]

Mateship at its best. Cool heads prevail.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, was good to get out of there! haha

[@jackofjr]

There is no perfect way , you got both vehicles and the 3 of you out with no further damage and no injuries , you did just fine , well done .

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate, thanks for the feedback :) we were all very happy when we made it out haha

[@mmmmdeliciousbacon]

That diff breaking sounded just like your CV letting go Ron :-(

[@ItchyFeetOz]

That was epic. Nice video so I had to leave a comment.

[@TylerThompson90]

I appreciate it!

[@allwheelinoz4707]

Woow what an awesome effort guys. Love the go get em attitude. Sometimes you just have no choice 👍🏻

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you! Thanks for watching :)

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Good Episode bud, Only got half way through it so far and ive gotta go out, Cant wait to watch the rest later today,, ya dad just broke hes front diff,

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, hope you enjoyed!

[@CliveWebbAustralia]

I think you did a great job with the equipment you had. Great video again...

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@holeephuk]

That empty bag over winch line wouldnt do much if cable snaps unless its full of dirt or something..btw great video👍👍👍 Cheers

[@TylerThompson90]

Yep good point mate! Cheers

[@andyknighton5836]

Man, that was a mammoth day! Good work.

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate, sure was!

[@IDontTalkToCops]

Brilliant vid mate. I’ve been really enjoying your channel. My 7 year old son and myself watch the episodes together. We’re planning on starting our own channel next year documenting and sharing our own adventures. Cheers. Dan

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate! Thats awesome, appreciate it :) Let me know when you do!

[@philburns4778]

A few episodes ago your dad wouldn't have kept feeding it, yep he definitely fed it to much,,, awesome video as always mate

[@TylerThompson90]

He's turning into a rev head haha, cheers mate!

[@rossmobilemechanicalservic3342]

Awesome trip,Tyler you boys did well you did what you had to do under the circumstances good work

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate, appreciate the feedback!

[@GregPalmer2]

Good recovery,l glad I got diff lockers it easier on the diffs when in your predicament.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, yep they can make things a lot easier

[@4everIRide]

Nice one!!!!! Old boy is a laugh keep it up mate.

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate :)

[@NUCR3W]

Winchin ain’t easy... awesome clip mate 🤙🏼

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@Frank-bh3cm]

Another top video. Good on ya for dragging ya dad outta dodge (he owes you a case of beer or two) :-D

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, yep I'll have to hit him up for a couple of cases haha

[@eugeniuj2308]

Another great video, keep up the good work!

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@michaelbarnes1123]

Great video mate, Winchmania! Unlucky about Gary's vehicle, hopefully not an expensive fix.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, so much winching! It's back on the road now so all good :)

[@michaelbarnes1123]

@@TylerThompson90 that's great news!

[@philburns4778]

Absolutely hanging out for ya next adventure, and boom, so good bro

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate!

[@pauleivers8995]

epic eps man.... so much winching haha

[@TylerThompson90]

Never done so much in my life haha

[@joygilbertson9681]

I actually enjoyed your video clip albeit that the engine braking was not good. Would love see you & your Dad in remote areas where U are loaded up to the gunnels with supples & water for 2 weeks & have to tough it out. Sadly, in most of remote Oz there are no winch points, U just rely on driving skill. Best to have a HF radio, sat phone or Eperb so that U can be sure your group will survive if it all goes pear shaped. Keep up the good work

[@lowranger4x49]

Bloody hell, what an effort it looked like it was to get out of there 😓

[@TylerThompson90]

Yep, was a big afternoon haha

[@Morgs148]

great vid mate.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you!

[@strings689]

Keep up the good vids. Always a good view! #navlife

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@mrpoopypants9586]

Another great video Tyler. You really do take some great footage and have some very talented film skills. Pretty impressive you kept the camera rolling all through that, really gave a great impression of the experience. Nice to see it in everyman's terms, no flashiness, except for the camera skills. Be interested to hear the costs of repairs etc. Also did your dad throw a front locker in to replace the diff? Looking forward to more of your stuff. Cheers PP

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, appreciate it! Im slowly getting better with the filming and editing the more I do :). Nope he didn't put a locker in, I'll have to check with him the cost but think it was in the $3000 price range including labour

[@mrpoopypants9586]

Thanks for the reply. Yeah, well if you play enough sooner or later something is bound to break, nice to see your dad take it in his stride. It would be interesting to see some footage of some of the breaks etc. you get. Would be nice to see you review your veh. and gear and give some opinions about it. I asked about the locker as it sounds like an elocker might be cheaper than a standard rebuild. Did you say it ended up with a hole in it? I liked that you were honest enough to put a trip in where not everything worked. The footage takes you there, dust and rocks etc. I really enjoy your stuff more than the hyped commercial ones, more relaxed and feels more like stuff we can do without killing cars. You have a really artistic streak with your filming. Great stuff. Always look forward to your new videos. G.@@TylerThompson90

[@TylerThompson90]

Yep I'll try and do some review videos etc over the christmas holidays on my gear plus im going to do a video on my 4wd. Yep the whole thing had a huge crack through it plus it literally blew a hole in the side of it and gears were hanging out, it was unrepairable haha. They replaced it under warranty which was really good so he didnt have to cover the costs, very lucky. Thanks for the feedback mate, we got a couple of big trips planned in January so plenty more videos to come :)

[@leahbrettt]

Well done

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks!

[@cameronrichards3029]

Great video once again......has your dad had much trouble before with diffs or CV before on his isuzu mux , has it been reliable 4WD

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, thats the first issue he's had so far so been good other then that :)

[@ajlongworth69]

Well done getting out of there Tyler another great video. Was there a way you coulda got out without a winch mate or pretty much rooted without one.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, nope we were screwed without a winch haha. A big patrol or cruiser might have been able to pull him out but definitely not my 4wd

[@ajlongworth69]

@@TylerThompson90 well awesome job them mate guess i will be putting a bar n winch on my list lol

[@springb0ks]

Stumbled across your channel today. Great videos. Wondering, does your Navara have a rear diff lock?

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, nope mine is the base model (RX) and doesn't come with a rear diff lock

[@springb0ks]

@@TylerThompson90 thanks mate. Bit of a silly question but my wife and i are new to camping so wondering what you do about toileting when camping that remote? Is it a shovel and hole situation or do you have like one of those fols out toilets? Just curious as you are travelling with your son amd they sometimes need proper toilet facilities. Appreciate any feedback

[@TylerThompson90]

A lot of campsites out in the state forests/national parks have drop toilets at them and we use them when we can. But other then that yep just shovel and hole in the bush

[@konythagoodfella4684]

Some of your videos are a good source of inspiration for me to head off road, this one not so much..

[@TylerThompson90]

Haha yep unfortunately things go wrong sometimes

[@rooster8039]

What a pain in the ass...I was tired watching you. At least you learned something out of it...That's rad...

[@TylerThompson90]

Haha yep I was very tired by the end of that day, good experience but

[@gregorycauser63]

GREAT VIDEO, CAN YOU TELL US THE OUT COME OF FIXING THE MUX AND COST, WHEATER IT WAS COVERED BY WARANTY OR NOT

[@TylerThompson90]

Hey mate, it was covered under warranty so I'm not sure the exact cost but I think it was in the $3000-$4000 price range. He was very happy to get it covered. They just replaced the whole diff as it was completely screwed

[@Hazardbone]

Yip he spun the wheels just that bit to much thats a bummer. Really surprised it was the diff and not the cv

[@TylerThompson90]

Yep you would think the cv would let go long before the diff. I feel like there might have been some sort of weakness in the diff but not sure

[@luv4x444]

Any chance of a review on the VMS? 4x4 action use them but that's an ad channel. Most reviews say they're shit but you use it. Is VMS any good?

[@TylerThompson90]

I could look at doing a video on it in the future mate. But yeah generally pretty happy with mine for the price, always done what it needs to do and super helpful with navigating when you're out the bush

[@luv4x444]

@@TylerThompson90 Thanks for the fast response. Subbed ;)

[@TylerThompson90]

Legend!

[@AnotherMatt]

Just curious... Has your dad installed after market recovery points on his MUX? I've just bought a MUX myself and looking for suggestions.

[@AnotherMatt]

Also, I love your attitude towards it all at the end. Your car is what it is and you learn how to make the most of it.

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate, appreciate it! Nope he hasn't haha still got the factory ones, I have suggested he upgrade

[@AnotherMatt]

I'd heard they were rated to 2.something tonne each which is great I'll need to do it eventually.

[@rupeshshrestha5445]

made me wanna buy a navara. what size tyres are those? and is the car lifted?

[@TylerThompson90]

265/75/R16 tyres and a 30mm tough dog lift heres the video with all the mods it has kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn7Hopmkbqiefsk

[@rupeshshrestha5445]

Thanks buddy

[@glennboy66]

If ya going to do the harder stuff consider a GQ Gu patrol or 80 series cruiser with lockers there about all there is with tough drive trains other than that drive accordingly some of the modern vehicles with good traction control will surprise you where they will go.

[@TylerThompson90]

Yep maybe on the next 4wd mate. These ones get us most places for the mean time, we try to keep to the more moderate tracks but unfortunately you can't always know the exact condition of tracks ahead

[@alessandroclarke7300]

Did you go to carlingford high school or ACU? I swear to god i know you from somewhere.

[@TylerThompson90]

Na I didn't

[@alessandroclarke7300]

@@TylerThompson90 Sydney uni bachelor of H.Movement? I swear I know you from somewhere.

[@TylerThompson90]

@@alessandroclarke7300 Yep I did do that so you might haha

[@fairdinkumpiereviews5357]

Is there a way I could go from the scone side straight threw the tops and come out at Dungog? Or nah? Overgrown?

[@TylerThompson90]

Na not through Barrington Tops unfortunately, all those tracks are gated off for cars. Only by walking.

[@fairdinkumpiereviews5357]

@@TylerThompson90 shame it would make for a great little day trip with the family.

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah would be good, lots of these places end up closed

[@intimatespearfisher]

How would max tracks go on those loose rocky sections? ( just to start and get momentum)

[@TylerThompson90]

Not that great in my experience, they make minimal difference on steep rocky hills, the tyres just spit them straight back out

[@intimatespearfisher]

Ok good to know. I run a Colorado 7 with basic 2inch lift and at’s. I better be easy on that front diff if hill climbing.

[@sydneyraj]

I w i s h y o u r v e d i o n e v e r e n d s

[@TylerThompson90]

Haha thank you!

[@joygilbertson9681]

Gosh guys, U are a bit over the top. As a Troopie girl, I would not have found this a drama

[@TylerThompson90]

Wish I was a "Troopie Girl"